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Grey Muzzle grants will help save thousands of at-risk old dogs nationwide
RALEIGH, NC— Old dogs and the people who love them have something to wag about this week, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces $419,000 in grants going to 62 animal welfare groups nationwide. This brings the national nonprofit Grey Muzzle...
Vicki and Karen
" Better than all of the gold in the world, better than diamonds, better than pearls, better than any material thing is the love of a dog and the joy that it brings." ~ Laura Jaworski
Valerie
Valerie came to Richmond Animal League (RAL) from a partnering animal control agency last year. Her human had passed away and there was no-one to care for her.Other than having arthritis and being overweight, this nine-year-old was in good health. The RAL veterinary team prescribed her low-stress exercise and a special diet.
Millie
Millie came to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) when her owners were moving and were unable to take her along. Upon arriving at ARL, she was given a full medical evaluation and, sadly, the staff discovered this darling 12-year-old rat terrier...
Goofy
Goofy came to Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue this past spring as a breeder release. Once this eight-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was in their care, he received a comprehensive medical evaluation revealing a heart murmur, ear infection and severe dental disease.
David
I’ll keep doing the same things we always did, but they’ll never be as much fun without you.
Freddie
Freddie recently arrived at Animal Rescue Inc.’s (ARI) Sanctuary for Life after being displaced from three homes through no fault of his own. Now 14 years old, this sweet Papillon mix found himself homeless and in need of extensive veterinary care to...
Elizabeth, Marc and Jack
Happy Birthday in heaven sweet Jasper. We miss you everyday and think of you often. Until we see you again...you are always in our hearts.
The Cassidy’s
Lulu was an AMAZING girl & had such a sweet & gentle soul....even in her moments as she made it over the rainbow. You were taken too early. We miss you every day & talk of you often!!! Go find Nanny in heaven sweet girl!! ❤️
Grey Muzzle Receives Maddie's Fund Grant
The Grey Muzzle Organization is pleased to announce that we received a generous grant from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals.
Natural Ways to Treat Anxiety in Older Dogs
Just like people, many dogs live with feelings of anxiety. Some dogs have anxiety due to past experiences, and others may have anxiety related to their breed. Some animals may have been anxiety-free their whole life and then develop anxious tendencies in their old age. Whether your dog has always been anxious or is just now developing symptoms, there may be some natural ways to treat it.
Legacy
Recently, funds from a Grey Muzzle grant helped a beautiful senior dog named Legacy who was found to have 'dry eye' in both eyes, needed dental work, and suffered from cardiomyopathy. Given her symptoms and condition, the Animal Protective Foundation...
Car Safety and Your Senior Dog
It is the height of summer travel season, and pets are part of the family, so many may be hitting the road, but thousands of animals are injured or die each in car accidents. The cost of a properly fitting seat belt or harness is nothing compared to...
Chris, Suzanne, and Elizabeth
We rescued Pebbles about 7 years ago. She was so happy. We took her straight to the pet store to get her a sweater that fit. She loved everyone and loved snacks. She loved her sweaters and loved to sleep in our beds. Today we had to say goodbye. It...
Katie Murphy
Lucy was a puppy mill baby that found me when I needed unconditional love the absolute most. She died of cancer in 2015 and I still miss her with every fiber of who I am. She was one of the good ones.